Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Washington

USN Current Issue

Environmental Ballot Initiatives to Watch This Election Day

Look for results on these green measures across the country. more >>

Among 11 Races for Governor, a Tight Rematch in Washington State

An incumbent Democrat who won by 133 votes in 2004 is hoping for a boost from Obama's candidacy. more >>

Best Healthy Places to Retire: Issaquah, Washington

You can walk to nearly everywhere but Seattle. more >>

Next Housing Market to Crash? Seattle

ZipRealty CEO says property values in the rainy city are primed to plummet. more >>

'Sleepless in Seattle' Houseboat for Sale

Forget flowers, get her something she'll remember. more >>

Trail Mix

* According to a University of California study, GPA is a terrible predictor of college academic success, but turns out, it's not quite as terrible as standardized test scores, Inside Higher Ed reports.. more >>

Silencing Free Speech

Eugene Volokh reports on a decision of the Washington Supreme Court holding that radio talk show hosts' support of a ballot proposition does not constitute a political contribution. Municipalities opposed to the ballot proposition–or, to put it another way, greedy for more tax revenue–got a preliminary injunction blocking the talk show hosts from speaking out on the issue. more >>

Legislative Privilege, Free Speech

Josh Chafetz, Oxford Ph.D. more >>

GIVE A GIFT

Subscribe today to U.S.News & World Report. Also available in our Digital Edition.

advertisement

NEWSLETTER

Sign up today for the latest headlines from U.S. News & World Report delivered to you free.

RSS FEEDS

Personalize your U.S. News with our feeds of blogs and breaking news headlines.

USNews MOBILE

U.S. News daily briefings are also available on your mobile device.

Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
Make USNews.com your home page.